Afzeta : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Afzeta Benefits & Uses

Afzeta is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afzeta Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Afzeta Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afzeta is used -

Common

Diarrhoea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Nausea or vomiting
Decreased appetite

Afzeta Related Warnings

Is the use of Afzeta safe for pregnant women?

Afzeta shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Afzeta safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Afzeta may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Afzeta should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Afzeta on the Kidneys?

Afzeta may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afzeta on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Afzeta . If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afzeta on the Heart?

Side effects of Afzeta on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afzeta

Is this Afzeta habit forming or addictive?

Afzeta does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Afzeta you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Afzeta should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Afzeta in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Afzeta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afzeta

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Afzeta with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afzeta

Information about the interaction of Afzeta and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; GilotrifI® (afatinib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 116-118

Afzeta 40mg Tablet